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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1902

Page

2

Local Court Officials Listed for 10th Judicial Circuit

The roster names Judge James Benjamin Wilson for the 10th Judicial Circuit and County Commissioner Anselm Wood for Shawsville Township. Justices of the Peace include Fred N. Fletcher Richard R and Oliver McLahlan from Spain, with Constables Tat No 1 John B Miller and District No 2 Henry Kimball.

10Th Judicial Circuit James Benjamin Wilson Anselm Wood Shawswick Township Justices of the Peace Fred N. Fletcher Richard R&r Spain Oliver McLahlan John B. Miller Henry Kimball Said Township Said

Chaney Emerges as Strong Indiana Republican Congressional Hope

John C. Chaney of Indiana is presented as a highly qualified Republican candidate for Congressional honors. The profile highlights his clean life, high ability, engaging manner, and persuasive eloquence. It notes disaffection with opponent Miers in half the district and urges unified Republican support.

Indiana Lawrence County Chaney Miers

Senator Hanna to Tour Indiana in October on Special Train

Indianapolis Oct 7 Chairman Goodrich said Senator Hanna of Ohio will make a two day tour of Indiana on a special train during the week beginning October 20. An itinerary is being arranged and will be announced this week. He promised Gov Durbin to speak at Anderson and to a Portland committee, with stops in coal regions including Terre Haute and Linton. He may also address Hemenway's district and gas belt towns if plans hold.

Indianapolis Ind Goodrich Republican State Committee Hanna Ohio Indiana Speakers’ Bureau Durbin Anderson Portland Terre Haute Linton Hemenway C. Masters Prohibition Committee Masters Indianpolis Louisville Central College of Physicians and Surgeons Lawrence County James F. Smith Leesville Frank Farquhar Tno District of Indiana A.D Court of Bedford Mall John H. Bakers Tadanapolis A. D Armenus Nall Lawrence Bryantaville William H. Bryant H. P. Pearson Board of Commissioners Bedford District Court of the United States Voris & Co Voris Saspuei Doman Voria& Co Voria Samuel Worls & Co I.s Bloomfield John M. Gainey

Central Committee Meeting Adopts Strong Campaign Spirit

The Republican Central Committee met at G. A. R. Hall on call of Chairman Crim with a large attendance. Hon. David Sherrick and Prof. P. F. Cotton spoke as statewide candidates for Auditor of State and State Superintendent, joined by Charles B. Rogers John H. Edwards and John C. Billheimer. Much business and evident good feeling were reported.

Republican Central Committee Crim G. A. R. Hall David Sherrick PF. A Cotton Charles B. Rogers John H. Edwards John C. Billheimer

Chaney Forced to Prioritize Family Burden in Indiana Campaign

Mr. Chaney withdraws from Lawrence county campaigning due to his father’s fatal illness at Ft Wayne. Ira C. Bat man of Bloomington to fill Chaney’s engagements. Prohibition watchers authorized at 6 pm election day. Republicans highlight district tensions and Chaney’s rising popularity amid Democratic friction. Indianapolis Journal reports a close race in Second District as Chaney gains.

Ft. Wayne John C. Chaney Lawrence County Ira C. Batman Bloomington Indiana Chaney Miers Cy Davis Davis Indianapolis Journal

Indiana Supreme Court upholds 1901 medical practice act

The Indiana Supreme Court ruled the 1901 act defining medical practice constitutional, keeping magnetic healing illegal without a physician license. Judge Gillett wrote the decision, rejecting dissent. The case focused on Parks who advertised as a professor and healer and was convicted for practicing without a license. The ruling supports regulation to protect public health and allows patients to consult licensed physicians and out-of-state experts. The State Medical Board praised the outcome as a win against unlicensed healers amid broader public health concerns.

Indiana Supreme Court Indiana Gillett George P. Parks Lawrence County Edward Garvey Parks Appellant

Bedford Community Notes and Local Appointments

Cattle and mule deliveries occur around Bedford with families like Guthrie and Brooking visiting for photographs and business. Temperance lecture attendance is noted as farmers face late sowing due to wet weather while several residents recover from illnesses and travel for farm work and visits. Reverend Ramsey and Mrs Ramsey from Atlantic move to Indiana after two decades in Iowa, with Ramsey outlining a long church career and conference service.

W. V. Haws J. C. and Brooking Bedford William Guthrie C. M. Brooking Grant Montgomery Talbot Grave Yard J. H. Beaver J. C Henry Brooking Henderlighter Medora Minnie L. Crawford Susan Williams Homer Ingle Gertie Ingle S. S. Weaver Robert Ingle J. L. Crawford Arthur Stipp Demna Ingle W. W. Ramsey Atlantic Iowa Indiana Ramsey Des Moine Omaha Neb

City Council acts on street repairs and sewer complaints

The council orders street repairs and sewer maintenance after rain damage. An arc light is approved for 19th and Q, sidewalk duties assigned, and a sewer dispute with Mrs. Rebecca Francis referred to relevant committees. Fire chief role changes, waterworks and general claims discussed.

G Street 19Th Q Streets Southern Indiana Railway Lincoln Avenue W. M. Dunihue 17Th L Street Julissa LaForce 15Th Street Owen Rebecca Francis McHenry Owen O Street 15Th 16Th Committee On

September Tax and License Ledger Summary

September shows delinquent tax items and licenses including saloon, opera, peddler, box ball game, and street/ waterworks related charges. It lists warrants redeemed totaling 81 590 06, waterworks warrants redeemed and bond payments with a grand total of 96 145 71 and 2 163 4 83 082 30.

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Miss Myrtle Perkins Weds Mr Robert Helton in Town Ceremony

Miss Myrtle Perkins and Mr Robert Helton married last Tuesday. The couple receive warm wishes for a long, happy life together. Elder Lowery preached at New Union and set an appointment for next Sunday morning. Local residents attended Fayetteville Hall event Monday night. Staff notes list several visits and travels among area families, including Burke and Jones families and a parolee's homecoming.

Myrtle Perkins Robert Helton Bloomington Elder Lowery New Union Fayetteville Hall Carrie Lemons Charles Red Cross J. W. Jones Bedford Jackson Sears Limestone Henry Sears John Evans Silverville Eliza Jackson Williams J. HE. Pace Dayton Minn Pace Elza Evans Berry James Day Walter Quackenbush Dark Hollow George Kern Stanley Robert St. Joseph Missouri Susan Pace

Indiana counties report ample fuel supply and rising wood prices

In Sullivan and Paoli, Indiana, officials say local fuel stocks are adequate for emergencies though wood is scarce. Prices for cordwood range from 1.25 to 1.50, with farmers delaying sales awaiting higher bids. In Indianapolis a major grave robbery case expands as 30 bodies found and up to 1000 believed stolen.

Sullivan Ind Paoli

Thomas family social notes and harvest weather concerns

Local residents attend baptisms and church gatherings at Buddha. Walter s moves his saw mill to Eugene Thomas farm near Trinity church. Rainy weather this summer harms wheat and corn, delaying sowing of clover and future wheat. Names mentioned include Henry Walters Noble and Harley Cooper Flora Thomas Eliza Cups Mort Pender Mollie Duncan and others.

Henry Walters Buddha Eugene Thomas Trinity Church Arista Fish Bedford Noble Harley Cooper William Hawkins Bartettsville John Hawkins B. Cooper Flora Thomas Clay Duncan Annie Morrow George Cooper William Duncan Zella Thomas Fred Ard Ed Rodgers Mort Pender Eliza Cups Daue Hodge Dave Johnson Grace Shirley Clay Mollie Duncan Francis Mollie Davis Hart and Russell Ben Capps

Community Gossip From Fayetteville Nearby Residents

Fay uetteville notes record visits and moves among area residents. B F Sears and wife went to Bedford Monday while Perry Pierce of Pleasant Ridge visited Tuesday. Daniel Jones and wife hosted guests including Miss Shockley and Mr Perley Perkins of Bedford and Nellie Jones of Oolitic. Several Bedford visitors stayed with local families and students entered High School here.

B. F. Sears Bedford Perry Pierce Pleasant Ridge Daniel Jones Miss Shockley Perley Perkins Nellie Jones Oolitic George Perkins Near Here Mesdames Charles Seaburn George Kimbrell Samuel Massey Avoca Massey Opal Jackson Over the Way Hattie Rainey Williams Henry Lawrence B.F. Allen C. Ff. Adamson John Owen

Buddha town notes and regional concerns flood local page

Buddha merchants prepare for stocking amid ongoing Baptist meetings and hints of a Methodist revival. Crop losses from blight and rot threaten the hog and beech mast harvests as wheat sowing is delayed by rain. Local figures, tax disputes in Guthrie township and a Supreme Court definition of prize fighting round out the bustling page.

Buddha Benjamin Bond California Clay Malott Church At Methodist Lewis B. Sallee Val Rout Wm. Turley Caxton A. Hubbard Sam Boubhard Isaiah Minn Bedford Noah Flinn Will Dodds Guthrie Township

Grand Republican Rallies for John C Chaney

Hon John C Chaney Republican candidate for Congress from the Second District will speak in Lawrence county at Mitchell Oct 9 7 pm Huron Oct 10 1 30 Georgia Oct 10 7 Bedford Oct 11 2 Let all men of all parties hear this eloquent speaker Music by bands and glee clubs Mrs Carter and Mrs Anna Cain spent Sunday at French Lick visiting son Geo Carter.

John C. Chaney Lawrence County Mitchell Ind Georgia Bedford Mrs. Carter Anna Cain French Lick Geo Carter

Funeral at Talbot cemetery marks a rainy Tuesday

A large crowd attended Grant Montgomery’s funeral and burial at Talbot cemetery on Tuesday afternoon amid steady rain. The item lists visitors and local political notes including the Lee’s school house Republican meeting on October 4 nominating local officials.

Grant Montgomery Talbot Cemetery Mary Dixon Frank Young BE. A. Dixon Campbellsburg R. G. Boyd Tunnelton M. Ferguson Leonard Howard Mitchell Lee’s School House E. A. Dixon Michael Miller Willie Fields W. R. Green John A. Smith John Reynolds M.d.link John Lee A. Dixon C. A

Also Mentioned on This Page

P'He Bedford Thomas J.brooks Fred B. Otis Otis & Brooks, Proprietors Republican Secretary of State Daniel &. Storms David E. Sherrigh of State Nat U. Mile Charles W. Miller Berk Supreme Court Robert A. Brown P. A. Cotton Ee Statistician Benj. PF. Johnson Mave W. & Blatchley John H. Gillett Miges Appellate Court Frank &. Roba WHEY Menley James A. Black B. W. Cometogh, W. B. Robingen Congress John A. Chaney Orange Martin Counties Robert G. Miller John FH. Edwards Joan M. Gainey William H. West Richard Plummer Noble McPheeters Amos W. Scoggan Cunningham McCain John Owens William H. Campbell John Castillo D. E. Rodgers Joseph B. Voris Edmund 8. Thornton Coleman Duncan Dave Sherrick Lawrence Co Ator Hanna Mr. Chaney MAG’ Tic Supreme Court Cotton Thomas Traylor Long Branch Pike County Palmer & Greenwood Washington Herald Ayers J. A. Gruenenfelder Grantfork, Il Ayer J.C. Ayer CO Lowell, Mass Donica & Dye Florence B Crawford William P. Holland Hugh L Jackson William L Kern Indian Creek Township Thomas M Donica Margaret M Cooper Thomas W Thornton Henry C Thornton Alfred T McCoy Edward E Barnes Wesley Fish John Fish Pleasant Run Morgan Keane True Miller Lena Rack William Rack Leonard K. Owens Epsie George Edith Gainey Rryscoe Chambers Marshall Township Lillian M Coleman Charles W Eilen E.i Coleman Thomas W Cobb Watson Illingworth Vonahy K Love Eva Lackey Indian Creek Oliver Mullen Anna Lanz James B Duncan Martha Hudson Anna O Boyd J Byron Mary Hazelrigg George B Jackson Wm M Denniston Edward H Heitger Nannie Denniston Charlotte E Butler Susan E Wertheim Kelso Place Pinhook Gyger Ida H. Sherwood Malott & Thornton James O’connell A. M. Faris Lemon's Subdivision Strout & Son Bedford Coal & Mining Co C. C. Schmidt Pleasant Gaines J. H. McPheeters Bedford Electric Light Geo. K. Owen W. E. Harvey Lew Ferguson Expensits & Brooks Dussard David Ragsdale John Jamison Mel Clarke Wes Hoppingarner Mart Clark John E. Malott Geo. Redman William Hilton Lanz-Fry Lumber Co C. M. Hon Joan Erwin David Carson Nade Brannon Michigan City Telegrai Eis News Washington Roosevelt Green B. Baum Pensions Martinsville Trinity Fayetteville Century Webster Dictionaries Sullivan Circuit Court Robert Patton William Dickerson Wilson’s Bargain Store State OF Indiana Boone Leonard Superintendent of Public Instruction Appellate General Assembly Martin 10Th Judicial Representative General Assembly Shawswick Guthrie FLINN Marshall Spice Valley Marion BONO Leonard Ee Asironte Circuit Court Huron Sheriff's Sale Lawrence Circuit George B. Jackson Frederick McLin Julius Wray Lucinda Wray Coste Towit Crooke & Grooke the Court Noble C. Butler Mary M. Edmondson Thomas H. Edmondson Martin & Dye Attys County Council Sarah Storm Hiram N. Storm J. Hickson Smith Jacob H. Miller Julia A. Miller Boraff Boraff, Attorneys Joseph R. Denson Citizens Trust Company OF Thomas Marks Ald Este Edward A. Dixon
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